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PCDC Swears in New Members

Published on Thursday, March 17 2011 01:00

The Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission (PCDC) expeditiously approved the minutes of their last meeting, swore in new members, David Lock and Roger Flynn, and then adjourned the meeting. Now that’s my kind of meeting! It looked like we’d all be home in time to watch Brad propose to Emily on the Bachelor. Alas, ‘twas not

Tails Are Wagging in Lyons!

Published on Thursday, March 17 2011 01:00

by Kat-dog B. Drake, Luv’N Pet Care

With the addition of the completely fenced 10-acre dog park and the growing population in Lyons of humans with their canine friends, there became a need for the dogs to have a voice! The Lyons dog park, plus the whole dog community of Lyons now have their own Facebook page.

Local Caterer Recognized

Published on Thursday, March 17 2011 01:00

A Spice of Life Catering, owned by Lyons resident Dan Bruckner, has been recognized by Colorado Meetings + Events magazine for a reader’s choice award as “Best Caterer – Outside The Denver Metro Area.” The award was presented on Monday, March 14, at the 5th Annual “Best of Colorado” celebration ceremony at The Cable Center in Denver.

Wildfire Near Button Rock Reservoir

Published on Friday, March 11 2011 13:40

Network camera crews from Denver and reporters form area newspapers were at the Black Bear Hole parking lot Friday (March 11) morning for a press conference by Longmont officials for a briefing concerning a wild fire near the Button Rock Reservoir. Photo by Joseph Lekarczyk

Town staff and elected officials awoke early Friday (March 11) morning to discover the network television stations were reporting a “wildfire in Lyons!” It turned out the fire is actually located several miles west of Lyons, in the vicinity of the northern shore of Button Rock Reservoir. While the situation has the potential, because of the

Make the switch, and earn cash

Published on Monday, March 07 2011 00:00

Commuters on U.S. 36 and the Diagonal Highway are invited to join an incentive program that pays cash for each day they bicycle, carpool, ride transit, vanpool, telework or walk to work instead of driving solo. Participants can earn $2/day, as much as $75 in a 60-day pledge period. For U.S. 36 and Diagonal Highway commuters who are currently using a clean commute, 36 Commuting Solutions presents a new program to reward participants when they refer others to the 36 Commuter CASH program - $50 for two successful referrals.

LCF Expand 2011 Ralston Scholarships

Published on Thursday, March 03 2011 00:00

The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) has stepped up its support of our local high school graduates by increasing the funding to the LCF Scholarships in memory of Steve Ralston. Starting this year, the LCF will award two $1000 scholarships for study at any accredited post-secondary school. Any graduating senior from Lyons High School or a student who lives in the Lyons area and attends a neighboring school is eligible to apply as are home-schooled kids living in the Lyons area.

Doing What "Matt"-ers; For Pets, People And The Planet

Published on Thursday, March 03 2011 00:00

by Mary Huron Hunter

If you asked either Matt why they do what they do for a living (veterinary medicine) you’d probably walk away from that conversation with one, overriding message; the compassion and care they provide extends from the pets they serve to their families, their family vets, and the communities in which they live and work.